English–French
“gas pedal” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/akseleʁatœʁ/
Example
Il a appuyé sur l'accélérateur.
He pressed the gas pedal.
How to say “gas pedal” in French
“Gas pedal” in French is accélérateur.
A control that makes an engine or vehicle move faster, especially a foot-operated car pedal.
Example sentences with accélérateur
Elle a relâché l'accélérateur pour ralentir.
She released the accelerator to slow down.
Tips for using accélérateur
- In driving, lever le pied de l'accélérateur means lifting the foot off the accelerator, often to reduce acceleration.